Red Lacewing | Cethosia biblis | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Red Lacewing | Cethosia biblis | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Red Lacewing | Cethosia biblis | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Red Lacewing | Cethosia biblis | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Red Lacewing, Cethosia biblis, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Red Lacewing, Cethosia biblis, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

• Common Name: Red Lacewing
  
• Scientific Name: Cethosia biblis
• Family: Nymphalidae
• Subfamily: Heliconinae
• Tribe: Acraeini
• Wingspan: 2.6 to 3.3 in
• Place of origin: Southeast Asia
  

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.